Dr. John Prahinski, M.D.
Contact & Location
434-485-8500
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Dr. Prahinski performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #96 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Prahinski
Practice. Dr. John Prahinski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 39 knee replacements and 15 hip replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #96 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 54, up 200%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 39 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Lynchburg has 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 0 | 20 |
| 2017 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 0 | 30 |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| 2022 | 14 | 33 |
| 2023 | 13 | 41 |
| 2024 | 15 | 39 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Prahinski Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Prahinski's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 200% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 54 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Prahinski
How does Dr. Prahinski's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Prahinski has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Prahinski ranks #112 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Prahinski perform?
Dr. Prahinski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Prahinski in Lynchburg?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Prahinski represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Prahinski's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 54 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Prahinski's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Prahinski's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 54 in the most recent data, a 200% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Prahinski perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Prahinski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Prahinski affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Prahinski is affiliated with Centra Health, Inc, Bedford Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Prahinski compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg, Dr. Prahinski ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lynchburg has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Prahinski practices?
Centra Health, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bedford Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lynchburg, Virginia
Dr. Prahinski's 54 Medicare procedures are below the Lynchburg average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lynchburg.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Helvie | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Diminick | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Caprise | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Barnard | 91 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Pramote Malasitt | 38 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Landy | 36 | Hip, Knee |
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